Recipe : Thepla

Preparation Time : 35 minutes
Serves : makes 25 pieces

Ingredients :

• Wheat flour - 1 cup

• Red chili powder - 1 tsp

• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

• Asafoetida – 4 to 5 pinches

• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

• Sesame seeds - ½ tsp

• Oil - 2 tbsp

• Oil - for shallow frying

• Salt to taste

Method :

• Mix all ingredients except oil for shallow frying.

• Use a little water and knead soft pliable dough.

• Divide dough into 9-10 balls and roll each into a 5" round

• Sprinkle flour over chapati while rolling, for ease.

• Place on a hot griddle, roast and drizzle oil, to shallow fry.

• Repeat for other side. Repeat for remaining dough.

• Serve hot with any sweet pickle or curds.

• Equally tasty when cold too.

• Shelf life: 2-3 days at room temperature.